Evangelos Garyfallos

Experience

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  MARAN GAS MARITIME INC.

  Jan 2012 - Jan 2017

  Deck Cadet / Trainee Navigational Deck Officer

  ● Assisted senior officers in the operation and maintenance of navigational equipment, including radar, GPS, and ECDIS. ● Conducted regular safety drills and participated in emergency response exercises to ensure crew readiness for various scenarios. ● Maintained accurate navigational charts, publications, and records, ensuring compliance with international maritime regulations. ● Collaborated with the engineering department for routine inspections, maintenance, and repair of deck machinery and systems. ● Participated in routine vessel inspections and audits to ensure compliance with international and company-specific standards. Show less

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  MARAN GAS MARITIME INC.

  Jan 2018 - Jan 2022

  Second Officer

  ● Managed navigation, cargo operations, and safety protocols aboard LNG vessels in compliance with international maritime regulations and company policies. ● Conducted routine safety drills, ensured crew members were familiar with emergency procedures, and participated in regular safety meetings to maintain a safe working environment. ● Managed the implementation of the Ship Security Plan and conducted security drills to safeguard the vessel against potential threats. ● Implemented and monitored the vessel's planned maintenance system, ensuring timely inspections and repairs of essential equipment and systems. ● Utilized electronic navigation systems, including GPS and ECDIS, to navigate the vessel along designated routes. ● Coordinated with port authorities, pilotage services, and terminal operators to facilitate safe berthing and unberthing procedures. ● Assisted the Chief Officer in supervising a team of thirty marines in various deck operations including mooring, anchoring, and cargo handling. ● Conducted thorough pre-voyage checks, including stability calculations, ballasting, and securing of cargo, to ensure compliance with load line regulations. ● Maintained accurate navigational charts and publications, updating them as required by chart corrections and Notices to Mariners. Show less

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  MARAN GAS MARITIME INC.

  Jan 2023 - now

  Chief officer / Merchant Marine

  ● Led a skilled team of officers and crew members, overseeing all aspects of LNG vessel operations, including cargo handling, navigation, and safety protocols. ● Executed precise LNG cargo operations, ensuring the safe loading, unloading, and handling of liquefied natural gas in compliance with industry best practices and international regulations. ● Maintained and operated specialized LNG cargo containment systems, including membrane, Moss, and SPB tanks, ensuring the integrity and safety of the cargo containment. ● Managed boil-off gas (BOG) levels to maintain cargo temperatures within safe limits and maximize cargo containment efficiency. ● Implemented security protocols in compliance with the ISPS Code, including conducting security drills and ensuring vessel security in high-risk areas. ● Implemented, coordinated and supervised safety drills, fire-fighting exercises, man overboard drills, and abandon ship procedures to maintain crew readiness and safety. ● Operated and maintained all GMDSS equipment on board to ensure training & drills for all crew members, logkeeping and integration with other Safety Systems. Show less